Murex Developer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Murex Developer to join our team in Abu Dhabi, focusing on the banking domain. This full-time position demands a seasoned professional with over a decade of expertise in market risk systems and technologies including Murex, FRTB, SIMM, and VAR.

About the Employer

Our client is a global technology consulting company known for accelerating digital transformation through innovative solutions and agility. With a workforce of more than 16,700 across 60 offices worldwide, they leverage deep financial services expertise alongside advanced capabilities in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data engineering. Their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fosters a culture that values individual differences and encourages innovation.

Role Purpose

The Senior Engineer will serve as a crucial contributor within the Global Markets Risk Service team. This role requires partnering with business and technology stakeholders to deploy and improve risk systems that are robust, scalable, and compliant with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Risk Service Lead and team to implement and maintain risk management solutions across Global Markets.
• Investigate and resolve issues and change requests related to risk systems, ensuring prompt and quality resolution.
• Engage in planning and executing a multi-year strategy for enhancing risk technology platforms.
• Drive automation and process optimization projects aimed at elevating team productivity and minimizing operational expenses.
• Ensure adherence to evolving regulatory frameworks including EMIR Initial Margin requirements, SA-CCR, and FRTB regulations.
• Support the development and monitoring of key performance indicators to evaluate and enhance team performance and processes.

Required Expertise and Experience

• A minimum of 7 to 10 years’ experience supporting and developing risk management systems in Global Markets.
• Comprehensive understanding of risk functions, including credit exposure calculations, VaR, SIMM, and FRTB methodologies.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks impacting risk assessments such as EMIR, SA-CCR, and FRTB.
• Proven experience in deploying and maintaining risk solutions within sizable financial institutions.
• Well-versed in Global Markets products and end-to-end front-to-back office processes.

Qualifications and Skills

• Postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification in Information Systems, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in banking or IT sectors.
• Strong background in financial markets, trading, and banking product solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to influence decision-making and effect change.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Mandatory expertise and hands-on experience with the Murex platform.